Objectives of the Thai Language Training Program for Teachers

Circular 34/2015/TT-BGDDT stipulates that upon completion of the Thai language teacher training program, learners will achieve the following specific objectives:

- Thoroughly understand and effectively implement the directions, policies, and guidelines of the Communist Party and the State on teaching minority languages in general, and Thai language in particular. As a result, correctly comprehend the role and importance of teaching minority languages in minority regions, contributing to the socio-economic development of ethnic minority areas, including the Thai ethnic group;

- Master the basic characteristics of Thai phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar in comparison with Vietnamese. Understand the fundamental and distinctive features of Thai culture and literature;

- Master the theory and methods of teaching Thai, various teaching and management forms, and basic methods for assessing and evaluating learning outcomes;

- Enhance fundamental teaching skills in Thai language: Skills in understanding the audience and teaching environment; Skills in developing and implementing teaching plans based on leveraging learners' existing knowledge of the Thai language and culture; Skills in creatively utilizing teaching tools to promote learner’s engagement and proactivity; Skills in assessing and evaluating learner’s outcomes; Skills in communication and behavior; Skills in organizing, managing, observing, and reviewing classes; Skills in identifying and resolving practical teaching issues that align with the subject's specifics; Skills in self-study, self-training, and accumulating knowledge about the language, culture, and teaching methods of the Thai language;

- Raise awareness among students and the community about preserving and developing the Thai language, script, and culture, contributing to building an advanced Vietnamese culture rich in national identity.

For more details, refer to Circular 34/2015/TT-BGDDT, effective from February 15, 2016.

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